Charles Deering Estate

The Deering estate is sort of Vizcaya lite, which makes sense as it was built by Charles, brother of James Deering (of Vizcaya fame). The 150-acre grounds are awash in tropical growth, an animal-fossil pit of bones dating back 50,000 years and the prehistoric remains of American Indians who lived here 2000 years ago. Much of what was appropriate for display can be found in places like the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, but some artifacts are on display here. There’s a free tour of the grounds included in admission, and the estate often hosts jazz evenings under the stars.